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The British novelist Arnold Bennett had a publisher who boasted often about the outstanding work of his secretary. Waiting on an appointment one day at the publisher’s office, Bennett approached [...]

Guard against these primary reasons why most people lose their will to succeed… Why do we lose the drive to succeed? Without a strong desire to overcome obstacles and reach the top, you [...]

     I hope this note finds each of you well. Our family and everyone associated with our company appreciates you and wants the best for you.    As most of you know, we do a lot of [...]

When creativity is a team endeavor, be sure you’re using the best techniques to generate good ideas. Jump-start your brainstorming sessions with these suggestions: • Let people prepare. Announce [...]

Now that you’re an adult with kids of your own, teachers take on a whole new role in your life. Your children see them every day, but you might meet with them only a few times the school year. [...]

One man’s curse is another man’s blessing.  The recent storms have brought some much needed rain to a limited number of area towns.  Unfortunately, the rain was accompanied by some hail and [...]

It’s hard to believe that 2013 is almost half over.  We have been richly blessed in our family, our relationships and our business.  I hope that you too, can say the same about your life.  [...]

A farmer needed a hired hand, but the only man who showed up for the job was a young drifter. He couldn’t drive a tractor, had never milked a cow, and knew little about planting or harvesting. [...]

Moore, Oklahoma.  If you weren’t familiar with this Oklahoma City suburb before, you certainly are now.  The devastating tornado that struck this town on May 20, 2013 was responsible for 24 [...]

Can you believe how fast this year is flying by?  Springtime is a great time!  The grass is getting green, the wind starts dying down and we get to celebrate Easter!  As I’ve gotten older, Easter [...]